CLEANING 13
AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A] 129
Cleaning the vehicle and all its components is
fundamental for it to be kept in proper working order.
13.1 - Machine cleaning
Proceed as follows for a correct cleaning process:
• Switch the engine off, remove the ignition key
and wait until the various components cool
down.
• Wear the suitable protective clothing (gloves,
masks, overalls, etc.).
• Do not use flammable liquids, acids or products
that may chemically attack the vehicle
components.
• Use water to soften dirt that sticks to the surface.
• Ask your
DIECI
dealer for touch-up paint to
repair minor defects in the vehicle bodywork.
• Check that all the safety stickers are present.
Replace any that have been lost or removed for
cleaning purposes.
• Use a pressure washer to clean the external part
of the vehicle and the engine compartment,
bearing the following in mind:
– Make sure the top-up caps (radiator, oil tank,
fuel tank, etc.) are closed well.
– Protect the control boxes and connectors
from water infiltrations.
– Do not operate with a pressure and water
temperature that exceeds 100 bar and 80°,
respectively.
– Hold the washer nozzle at a minimum
distance of 40 cm from the relative surface.
– Do not direct the jet at any single point but
wash with wide strokes.
– The inside of the vehicle is delicate and
cannot be cleaned with a pressure washer.
Electrical components
• If a pressurized jet is used, try not to wet the
electrical components, such as the alternator and
the starter motor.
• If water accidentally falls into the electrical
system, it could cause the vehicle to malfunction.
• Do not use water or steam to clean the electrical
system, sensors and connectors.
Mechanical Components
• Do not clean the moving elements or hot
surfaces, allow all parts to cool as a temperature
change could damage them.
13.2 - Glasses cleaning
• The cab windows, lights and rear view mirrors
must be washed often with soapy water.
• After washing has been completed, dry
thoroughly; do not leave any stains or marks
which may limit or obstruct the driver's visibility.
13.3 - Cleaning the cab
• Clean soft upholstery in the cab with a cloth that
has been dipped in a solution of water and
detergent and then thoroughly wrung.
• The driver’s seat and the floor must be cleaned
with a vacuum cleaner and/or a stiff brush. If
necessary, use a damp cloth to remove any
stubborn stains.
• Clean the seat belt with a sponge that has been
soaked in hot soapy water, and let it dry on its
own.
• Fabric-covered seats must be cleaned with a stiff
brush or vacuum cleaner. Plastic seats must be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
WARNING
Pay attention to electrical components.
Do not use water jets inside the cab.
WARNING
Do not use products containing alcohol to clean
the interior lining of the cab.
13.4 - Safety stickers cleaning
ATTENTION
To ensure proper interpretation verify that they
are in the correct position and that they are
always kept clean.
Clean the safety stickers when they are dirty, covered
with mud, concrete or debris.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to clean the
messages on the vehicle and equipment
using solvents or gasoline.
The stickers may become discolored. The stickers
in addition to those of care and safety must
always be treated in the same way.
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